I know there were other elections on the ballot but the one that caught my eye was the Republican primary for County Commissioner. If you are just waking up Randi Miller was defeated by Sally Bell in a landslide. I figured Randi overplayed her hand, supporting every tax increase, evicting Bell's with no good reason, and showing more interest to her good ole boy buddies than to those who put her in office. Those kind of actions will one day catch up with you, so I wasn't surprised to see her go. What I was surprised was the margin of her defeat. At last count it was somewhere in the 80/20 margin.
The wide margin should be a wake up call not only to Randi Miller but to others who are more interested in lining the pockets of their buddies than doing their civic duty. Mayo Taylor are you listening? It sounds like the public, sick of the corruption, had little tolerance for Randi's excuses.
It ain't over yet though. Now Mrs. Bell faces a well funded opponent Karen Keith in November.
Let's not lose focus. Maybe we can get a real grass roots County Commissioner who for once has our back elected in November.
Congratulations Sally Bell on a well deserved victory.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Vote
Today is primary day. I'll be casting my vote for, among other candidates, Sally Bell for the Republican candidate for County Commissioner district II.
I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but Sally Bell may have a chance. I've noticed a great deal of Bell signs but only two or three Miller signs. It looks like people may have had enough of Miller's antics. We shall see.
Vote (for Sally Bell) July 29th.
That is if you're in her district.
If not, do your duty and vote anyway.
I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but Sally Bell may have a chance. I've noticed a great deal of Bell signs but only two or three Miller signs. It looks like people may have had enough of Miller's antics. We shall see.
Vote (for Sally Bell) July 29th.
That is if you're in her district.
If not, do your duty and vote anyway.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Bell V. Miller
KFAQ had a debate between Sally Bell and Randi Miller. For the record, I am biased towards Sally Bell but I did my best to give the debate a fair hearing. All in all it was very interesting and I felt Ms. Bell carried the day offering satisfactory answers while County Commissioner Miller was stuck in defensive mode.
I have noticed a pattern the last several times Randi Miller has spoken. She will either get very defensive and/or start sounding like she's scolding a child. Both were on full display during the debate.
Besides defensive behavior, Randi also did a great deal of either avoiding the subject or flip flopping.
Hopefully Sally Bell will carry the day July 29th.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Goodbye Tony Snow
Today Former Press Sectary Tony Snow passed away from colon cancer.
He was diagnosed in 2005. After a brief remission, his cancer returned claiming his life.
I remember first hearing Tony Snow as a fill in on the Rush Limbaugh show, later his role on Fox news. I also remember reading his colums. He truly was a man of talent.
Just a side note, Fox news also had a clip of him playing the flute; I must admit, he was quite good.
Keep the Snow family in your thoughts and prayers.
He was diagnosed in 2005. After a brief remission, his cancer returned claiming his life.
I remember first hearing Tony Snow as a fill in on the Rush Limbaugh show, later his role on Fox news. I also remember reading his colums. He truly was a man of talent.
Just a side note, Fox news also had a clip of him playing the flute; I must admit, he was quite good.
Keep the Snow family in your thoughts and prayers.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Something's Fishy at 21st and Yale
It has been revealed there are some not so honest dealings at the Tulsa Fairgrounds.
Let's take Big Splash. No so long ago they flunked the safety inspection. When ordered to fix rotting wood on their water slide, they did not. No eviction. Now we learn they are (or were till they supposedly paid up) one year behind on their rent. In fact, the rent check was held at the bottom of homebody's desk. Again, no eviction.
Compare the treatment Bell's Amusement Park received. For no good reason, County Commissioner Randi Miller, with the help of the Fair Board, gave this family owned business a very hasty boot. So fast, in fact, Bell's was unable to take some of the park inventory. Nor was it able to say goodbye to legions of Tulsans (this blogster included) who have many memories of spending childhood summer days at Bells.
It's upsetting really. Randi and her fair board buddies have not given a satisfactory answer as to the double standards employed. I do not know why Bell's was forced to leave, seeing they had credit enough to purchase a new ride while Big Splash, who was a year behind in rent until a day or two ago, is allowed to stay.
Since Randi won't answer Tulsa's questions, I guess we need to follow the money. Big Splash is owned by Murphy Bros. Murphy Brothers also gave at least $5,000 to candidate Randi Miller as an election contribution. This same Murphy Bros. was allowed to sign an exclusive non competitive contract with the fair.
Am I too paranoid when I say it sounds like Bell's was evicted because they were too much competition with the Murphy Brothers run fair?
Let's take Big Splash. No so long ago they flunked the safety inspection. When ordered to fix rotting wood on their water slide, they did not. No eviction. Now we learn they are (or were till they supposedly paid up) one year behind on their rent. In fact, the rent check was held at the bottom of homebody's desk. Again, no eviction.
Compare the treatment Bell's Amusement Park received. For no good reason, County Commissioner Randi Miller, with the help of the Fair Board, gave this family owned business a very hasty boot. So fast, in fact, Bell's was unable to take some of the park inventory. Nor was it able to say goodbye to legions of Tulsans (this blogster included) who have many memories of spending childhood summer days at Bells.
It's upsetting really. Randi and her fair board buddies have not given a satisfactory answer as to the double standards employed. I do not know why Bell's was forced to leave, seeing they had credit enough to purchase a new ride while Big Splash, who was a year behind in rent until a day or two ago, is allowed to stay.
Since Randi won't answer Tulsa's questions, I guess we need to follow the money. Big Splash is owned by Murphy Bros. Murphy Brothers also gave at least $5,000 to candidate Randi Miller as an election contribution. This same Murphy Bros. was allowed to sign an exclusive non competitive contract with the fair.
Am I too paranoid when I say it sounds like Bell's was evicted because they were too much competition with the Murphy Brothers run fair?
Support Sally Bell
Sally Bell, who's family owns Bell's the amusement park who was unjustly evicted from the Tulsa fairgrounds, is running against Randi Miller for County Commissioner.
If you do not appreciate the secret going ons which included the double standard, evicting Bells for no reason while giving Big Splash one pass after another, vote for Sally Bell in the Republican Primary July 29Th.
If you do not appreciate the secret going ons which included the double standard, evicting Bells for no reason while giving Big Splash one pass after another, vote for Sally Bell in the Republican Primary July 29Th.
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